rear view mirror SUBARU ASCENT 2021 Getting Started Guide

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PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
WELCOME................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.............. 4
OWNER’S RESOURCES....... 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY..... 5
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE SUBARU............. 6
ENTRY AND EXIT
KEYLESS ENTRY............ 7
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH
BUTTON START............. 9
POWER REAR GATE (PRG)....11
INSTRUMENT PANEL........14
GETTING COMFORTABLE
SEATING...................16
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN...................19
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . 19
REAR VIEW MIRROR.........20
CABIN VIEW MIRROR.........21
POWER WINDOWS..........21
POWER MOONROOF........22
CLIMATE CONTROL..........23
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . 29
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(LOWER LEFT)..............30AUDIO CONTROLS...........30
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL..................31
I/SET SWITCH...............31
VIEW/ENTER Switch..........32
LIGHT CONTROLS...........32
TURN SIGNALS.............34
WINDSHIELD WIPERS........34
REAR WINDOW WIPER.......35
ONE-TOUCH INTERIOR
LIGHTING..................35
OVERHEAD CONSOLE........36
GAUGES AND WARNING
LIGHTS
COMBINATION METER.......37
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS....................37
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH...........38
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH...................38
STARTING THE VEHICLE......38
DRIVING THE VEHICLE.......39
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB).....................40
X-MODE
®..................42
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...43
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Power Folding Mirrors(if equipped)
The Power Folding Mirrors make it easy to
protect your exterior mirrors when your Subaru
is parked or being washed in an automated
car wash. Press the switch to fold the exterior
mirrors and press again to unfold. The switch
works with the ignition in the “ON” or “ACC”
positions.
NOTE: Always ensure the mirrors are
unfolded before driving.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror(if equipped)
The auto-dimming function senses distracting glare during
nighttime driving and automatically dims to eliminate the
glare and preserve your vision. Press the switch to turn
auto-dimming on or off. A green LED indicator on the
switch illuminates when the function is on.
HomeLink®5 Accessory Mirror(if
equipped)
The HomeLink®5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace devices such as garage door
openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security
systems, and home lighting. The Owner’s Manual
provides programming instructions, and
www.subaru.com/homelinkhas a helpful “how to”
video.
NOTE: HomeLink
®5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
Power Folding Mirror Switch
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Smart Rearview Mirror(if equipped)
Pull the mode lever toward you to show the image
from the camera that is on the rear gate window. This
is convenient to use when something inside your
Ascent blocks your view out of the rear window. Push
the mode lever away from you to use as a normal
mirror.
CABIN VIEW MIRROR
Gently push the lid in the
overhead console on the “PUSH”
mark, and the compartment
automatically opens to the
eyeglass holder. Push the lid back
up halfway to use the cabin view
mirror. Push the lid up all the way
to close the mirror.
POWER WINDOWS
To open or close a window,
partially press down or pull up
and hold the corresponding
switch. The front windows have a
one-touch auto up/down
function. Fully press down or pull
up and release to automatically
open or close a one-touch
window.
Power Window Switches
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STEREO CAMERA PRECAUTIONS
Your EyeSight®stereo cameras are precision components that must be kept free from
obstruction and contamination, such as fingerprints or cleaning solutions. When the
system detects that the stereo camera lenses are impaired, a malfunction indicator will be
displayed and EyeSight
®functions will not be available.
When you are in the vicinity of the EyeSight
®stereo cameras, always observe the following
precautions:
• Do not touch or attempt to clean the EyeSight
®camera lenses inside the vehicle. Extra
caution should be used when cleaning the inside of the windshield. Over-spray from
cleaning solutions may impair or even damage the camera lenses. Please inform others
who may attempt to clean the windshield, such as car wash staff, of this precaution.

Electronic Toll Collection devices, such as EZPassTM, must be installed in an area that does
not obstruct the stereo cameras' field of vision. See "Prohibited Area" on page
101.
• Adjust the rearview mirror so it does not obstruct the stereo cameras' field of vision.
• Do not install any interior rearview mirror accessories, such as a wide-type mirror or
hanging objects. Only approved Genuine SUBARU accessories may be installed.
For more detailed information, please refer to your EyeSight
®Owner’s Manual.
WINDSHIELD GLASS AND DASHBOARD
Since the characteristics and limitations of the EyeSight®stereo cameras are similar to
human eyes, it is important that the area in front of the cameras be kept free from dirt,
scratches, cracks, fogging, or accessories mounted to the windshield, hood or dashboard.
Visual impairments or reflections can affect EyeSight
®system performance. Extra caution
should be taken when cleaning the windshield to prevent over-spray from cleaning
solutions.
The images in the following section outline those areas that must be kept clean and free
from obstruction. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for a complete listing of limitations.
CARE AND LIMITATIONS
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2.4 L ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
A
ACCESSING THE THIRD-ROW..... 45
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 29
ADDING SHORTCUTS . ......... 63
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL . . . . . . . . ........ 31
ANDROID AUTO™ . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .....115
Compatible Models . . . . . . . . . . 117
Connecting an Android Phone....115
APPLE CARPLAY
®............ 117
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .....117
Compatible Models . . . . . . . . . . 118
Connecting an iPhone . . . . . . . . 118
ASCENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
B
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/ REAR
CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . . 98
Blind-Spot Detection (BSD)......98
Lane Change Assist (LCA).......98
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)....98
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING . . . ...... 107
Pairing an Android Device......107
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 111
BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
CD Player Functions . . ........57
Controlling the Volume . ........57
Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Radio Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
C
CABIN VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . 21
CARGO COVER . . . . . . ........ 49
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS .......... 47
CLIMATE CONTROL . . . . . . ..... 23
Heated Seats . . . . . . ........27Heated Steering Wheel . . ......28
Rear Climate Control Panel . . . . . . 26
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Second-row Heated Seats . .....28
Tri-Zone Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ventilated Seats . ...........27
CLOCK . .................. 83
Automatically . . . . ..........84
Manually . . . . . . ...........83
COMBINATION METER . ......... 37
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . . . . . 64
Retrieving a Driver Profile . . . . . . . 65
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES................ 76
D
DRIVING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Transmission Shift
Mode...................39
Paddle Shift Control Switches .....39
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB) . . . ................ 40
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)........41
ENGINE OIL................ 53
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY ......... 53
ENROLLMENT............... 78
EXITING THE THIRD-ROW ........ 45
EYESIGHT
®DISCLAIMER....... 102
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . 86
EYESIGHT®ASSIST MONITOR
(EAM) . . ................ 95
F
FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE
UPDATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
INDEX
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Updating Maps Over-the-Air .....82
Updating Maps Using Your
PC/MAC . . . . . . . . . . .......83
MAPS OVERVIEW . . . . . ........ 76
MEDIA................... 67
Aux Input . . . . . . . . . ........67
Bluetooth
®................67
CD ....................67
USB / iPod . . . . . . . .........67
MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT . . . . . . . 106
MEMORY HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . 104
MYSUBARU . . . . . . .......... 75
Service Appointment Scheduler . . . 75
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION ....... 78
N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN........ 53
O
ONE-TOUCH INTERIOR LIGHTING . . 35
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
OVERHEAD CONSOLE . . ........ 36
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Various Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
OWNER’S RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
PAIRING A PHONE . . . . ........ 68
PHONE................... 81
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS ..... 19
Power Folding Mirrors .........20
POWER MOONROOF . . . . . ..... 22
Opening/Closing the Sunshade . . . . 22
Sliding the Moonroof . .........22
Tilting the Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . 22
POWER REAR GATE (PRG) ....... 11
From the Rear of the Vehicle.....12
Power Rear Gate Button ........11
Power Rear Gate Lock . ........13POWER WINDOWS............ 21
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 38
R
RADIO.................... 66
AM/FM Radio..............66
Presets..................67
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
REARRANGING ICONS .......... 62
REAR SEAT REMINDER......... 48
Passenger Occupant Detection and
Seatbelt Reminders ...........49
REAR VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . ..... 20
Auto-dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 20
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 20
Smart Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . 21
REAR-VISION CAMERA . . . . ..... 97
REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . . . . . . . 35
RECEIVING A CALL ............ 69
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB) .................. 99
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY .......... 54
S
SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW . . 77
SEATING.................. 16
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 18
Manual Seats . . . . . .........16
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) . . . 17
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . . . . . .....18
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW............... 80
Connect to Home Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . 80
Performing Software Updates .....80
SOUND................... 81
SPARE TIRE................ 50
STARTING THE VEHICLE ......... 38
Without Push-button Ignition.....38
With Push-button Ignition . ......38
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS
(SRH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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